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2100989

User’s Guide

Magnetic-Mount • Stainless Steel

41.3” (105 cm) CB Antenna

Thank you for purchasing your Magnetic-Mount Stainless Steel 

CB Antenna from 

RadioShack

. Please read this user’s guide 

before installing, setting up, and using your new antenna.

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Summary of Contents for 2100989

Page 1: ...etic Mount Stainless Steel 41 3 105 cm CB Antenna Thank you for purchasing your Magnetic Mount Stainless Steel CB Antenna from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new antenna 2 2 ...

Page 2: ...2 Package contents Magnet Base Loading Coil Stainless Steel Whip Hex Screwdriver Features Attaches onto your car s trunk lid or any flat metal surface No drilling required User s Guide Quick Start ...

Page 3: ...y through a window If routed through the trunk or a door opening tape the cable securely to the door frame using a cloth backed tape Cable will normally not be harmed by opening and closing the window door or trunk Ensure that the cable is not crushed or deformed 4 Run the cable to your CB transceiver and connect the coax plug to the transceiver antenna connector see your transceiver s instruction...

Page 4: ... operating on the 27MHz band If an SWR standing wave ratio meter is available you can further optimize the overall efficiency of the system by following the antenna adjustment instructions 1 Follow the SWR meter s instructions to connect it to your antenna cable 2 Set the selector to channel 20 ...

Page 5: ... meter 6 Raise the whip element by approximately 1 8 increments to see if the meter reading can be reduced Repeat the procedure starting from the center position and lowering the element Different SWR readings may be found when the antenna is located at different points Determine experimentally by trial and error just where the antenna must be mounted to provide the lowest SWR reading Readings bel...

Page 6: ...ncy range CB 26 965 27 405Mhz Impedance 50 ohms VSWR limitation 2 0 1 or less Max power 50 watts Cable 16 4 ft 5m RG58U coax cable Connectors PL259 connector Whip height 35 25 inch 89 5 cm Overall Height 41 3 inch 105cm Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Actual product may vary from the images found in this document Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product...

Page 7: ...LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH R...

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